Senior Accountant

The real world is the next frontier and at Metropolis we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isnt coming; its here and we need builders innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. You are a career-oriented high-performing accounting professional with a background in top-tier public accounting ready to bring your technical knowledge audit discipline and analytical skill set to a fast-growing innovative AI this role you will play a central role in driving our monthly quarterly and annual financial close ensuring rigorous adherence to US GAAP maintaining strong internal controls and serving as a key liaison during external financial audits. You thrive in high-growth environments possess strong technical research skills and are excited to help scale our accounting organization through automation and process optimization.

• Own key areas of the monthly quarterly and annual financial close process ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP
• Prepare complex journal entries technical accounting analyses and high-quality balance sheet account reconciliations across various core accounting areas (e.g. revenue recognition accrued liabilities prepaid expenses leases and fixed assets)
• Support the annual audit process as a primary liaison with external auditors; prepare audit-ready workpapers financial statement disclosures schedule rollforwards and walkthrough documentation
• Evaluate design and implement robust internal controls (SOX-ready framework) to streamline financial reporting and reduce risk as the business scales
• Perform technical accounting research on complex or non-routine transactions (e.g. ASC 606 ASC 842 ASC 360) and draft formal technical accounting memos
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A Operations Engineering Legal and Tax teams to review business contracts track capital expenditures and ensure accurate accounting treatment
• Perform monthly variance analyses (Actuals vs. Budget / Prior Periods) and deliver actionable financial insights to accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to leverage accounting technology automation and AI tools to streamline close workflows improve subledger processes and enhance reporting efficiency

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
• 3 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 23 years in national public accounting
• Active CPA or CPA candidate
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (including experience with ASC 606 and ASC 842) and solid understanding of internal control frameworks (SOX compliance)
• Proven track record of managing full-cycle audit engagements preparing complex audit workpapers and liaising directly with audit partners/clients
• Proficiency with modern ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite Oracle SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling complex formulas pivot tables)
• Proactive mindset with strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities; high agility in adapting to complex accounting scenarios in a tech-driven environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex accounting concepts to cross-functional non-finance business partners
• Interest in leveraging modern technology and AI tools to continuously improve accounting operations speed up close cycles and optimize workflows

• Experience in Audit or Assurance practice

4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation strengthen culture and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

When you join Metropolis youll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking mobility and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $90000.00 USD to $110000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables including as appropriate the applicants qualifications for the position years of relevant experience distinctive skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis total compensation package which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits a 401(k) plan short-term and long-term disability coverage basic life insurance a lucrative stock option plan bonus plans and more. #LI-NP1 #LI-Onsite

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